Saturn – Nao
Harry
Nao’s second album attempted to embody the vastness, epic-ness and grande-ness of space. She manages to pull it off with her fantastic vocals and bombastic instrumentals. The album starts with borderline the most epic opener since “Can we get much higher?” She pulls out all the stops, from the luscious layered vocals to the pulsating bass synth, which ____ the stuttering diaphragm of a desperate broken-hearted lover as Nao unapologetically belts out “I guess I’ll wait another lifetime!” The ______ of the album is full of gorgeous percussion, vocal distortion and delicate solos sprinkled throughout like stars twinkling in the night sky (namely the piano at the end of “Don’t Change). ____, fantastic placement of songs to allow the album to flow as exquisitely as possible.
Fave Tracks: Another Lifetime, Orbit, Drive & Disconnect, Don’t Change
82/100
Zach
Incredible sophomore album. Having been a big fan of her repertoire previously, I was nervous about this album because it says a lot about an artist. This album takes what she has already done and goes beyond it, perhaps justifying the ‘Saturn’ title. Nao is a star, and I believe this album will launch her into stratospheric fame and success. Saturn combines exquisite production with catchy hooks, a tasteful use of jazz harmony and at the heart of it all, Nao’s voice, which I describe as a physical manifestation of fairy dust. I really appreciate how the theme is not superficial, but implants itself in the lyrics, production and just the really cool vibe (lol). I struggle to find a bad thing to say about it. Big fan.
Spazzy McGee 